One: Authorization
This is the most basic essential difference between car models and toys. You know, the first step in car model production is not to go directly to the factory for design, but to the relevant departments of the real car factory to register for bidding review. Only after passing the relevant process and audit of the real car factory can the manufacturer get the production license. Sports cars, F 1 series and other products can only be produced with the permission of the relevant automobile advertising sponsors. Perhaps, at this time, you should understand why sports car series products are more expensive.
Two: Proportion
This is basic. At present, the mainstream proportion of automobile models is 1: 72, 1: 64, 1: 43, 1: 24,1:1:65438.
Three: Static simulation
In foreign countries, the static simulation car model is called die casting model, the dynamic remote control model is called radio control model, and there is another model called assembly model called kit model. In fact, the so-called static simulation has shown that its main function is to show and collect, and to implant the essence of the real car between the squares of the model, thus bringing people sensory and spiritual enjoyment. This feature makes it essentially different from the remote control model characterized by movement and the assembly model that takes the assembly process as fun, and also makes the simulation car model different from the traditional toys and models, and has the dual functions of gift and collection.
Four: Details
It is also a static simulation model, but the difference in details is enough to form a huge difference between products, and naturally it also forms a huge difference in prices between brands. How to distinguish the quality and grade of the car model in front of you through details? I hope you can understand the most basic way through the following introduction.
1. Consider
Because the car model is made of metal and plastic, you should weigh it first when you get it. If it is very heavy, it means that there are few plastic parts in its materials. Moreover, the same proportion of vehicles, due to the different number of spare parts, will also cause differences in weight.
2. Disassemble parts
Take the model of 1: 18 as an example, the products of middle and high-end brands are close to or even more than 150, while the products of middle and low-end brands are generally only about 100 or even dozens. The difference in the number of parts also determines the fineness and charm of a car model, which directly determines the cost of the product.
3. Watch the paint and appreciate the materials.
Paint is also an important factor in determining the grade of car models, which can give people the most direct sensory stimulation. Generally speaking, in order to save costs, middle and low-grade models only have three layers of paint (primer, topcoat and varnish), which makes them feel weak in metal and strong in graininess, but it also makes people feel that they are just ordinary plastic materials; On the basis of three layers of paint, middle and high-grade cars will be coated with two layers of metallic paint and real car paint, and the metallic feeling will pop out. If it is a car model manufacturer recognized by the manufacturer, the paint of the car model they produce adopts the same paint formula and material as the real car paint, which looks bright and feels smooth.
4. Understand the function and distinguish between good and bad.
The characteristic of simulation scale model is to retain the original car style to the greatest extent and realize the original car design function in miniature scale to the greatest extent, which is directly related to the quality of mold design and the cost of the model, and can be said to be the easiest way for beginners to distinguish the grades of car models. Take the car model with the ratio of 1: 18 as an example. Generally, only four doors (two doors, front and rear covers) can be realized for middle and low-grade cars, and some can make the front wheels rotate with the steering wheel. The starting point of mid-to high-end cars is very high. In addition to the basic function of front wheel rotation, they can also realize six doors (four side doors, front and rear covers), sliding or even tilting the skylight, four-wheel shock absorption, front seat movement, folding rearview mirror and other functions. The function of the top car model is even more amazing, and it can also realize the functions of cover removal, four-wheel drive, manual gear shifting, window lifting and so on.
Step 5 watch the door
Although the door is small, it plays a very important role in vehicle design. In addition to the difference between four doors and six doors mentioned above, we can also clearly understand the grade of the product from the way of opening the door. Because alloy car die products can not be separated from the development and design of die products, and the design of door opening, die precision and space size is just a key technology in die design, so sometimes we can judge the quality of products just by observing the door opening of the model. Due to the limitation of mold design, middle and low-grade products often adopt the way of opening the door outside. The so-called external door opening means that the whole door extends outward when the model door is opened, which is completely contrary to the actual situation of the real car, and can be said to be a serious injury to the scale car model with high simulation. Due to the maturity of its mold design, the mid-to-high-end car products adopt the inner door opening mode, that is, when opening the door, the whole door takes the inside of the car body as the rotating shaft, realizing the same function as the real car. Imagine that it would be a bit ridiculous if all the car models in your collection were open to the public.
Listen to the sound
Don't forget the sound except opening the door. Think of an advertisement, a blind man judges the grade of a car by the sound of closing the door, and so does the car model. High-end car models made of high-quality materials and well sealed make a "bang" when closing the door, and the heavy metallic feeling is impressive; Because of the different materials and seals, middle and low-grade car models can only make a "bang" when closing the door, which is somewhat similar to plastic products.
7. Check the details and set the level
After the previous introduction, we can basically make a more accurate preliminary judgment on the mainstream car models on the market. Finally, we will remind you to pay attention to other details, so that you can better understand the perspective of the car model and appreciate its value.
I. Gaps
The gap between models is directly related to the quality of product molds. Generally, the deformation of the mold is relatively large, and the number of times of use is small, so the gap between the products produced will be relatively large, and even the lines of the model will be damaged. Foreign alloy dies have high precision, which can be used repeatedly and remain the same, making the produced model products have small gaps and accurate lines.
Two. Lights and windows
These are all related to the quality and workmanship of model glass and plastic. The requirements of middle and high-grade cars on glass and plastic are naturally strict, and the details of automobile interior can be clearly seen through the window; In the design of headlights, middle and high-grade cars should be electroplated and branded to enhance the light transmittance and reflectivity, and there is almost no gap between the headlights and the body, which is seamless.
Roman numeral 3. Chassis
Don't ignore the model chassis. Although the middle and high-grade chassis is also a plastic part, it still retains the details of the exhaust pipe and transmission rod, and the lines are accurate, the printing is clear, and there will be no corner defects; You can also see the four-wheel damping spring in the direction of the chassis; Some high-end models even use alloy parts as chassis, and brand trademarks or commemorative signatures are portrayed on the chassis. As for the middle and low-grade car models, his chassis design is often neglected, and the workmanship is relatively rough and simple.
Four. engine
This is a detail that many model enthusiasts will pay attention to, because the engine is the heart of the car. High-end car products are naturally meticulous in engine design. In addition to strictly following the original design of the engine, they can also see the logo on the cylinder head, and the circuit, oil circuit, cooling system, intake and exhaust pipe and fan are also displayed independently and carefully. The reproduction of the engine by the top car models is even more amazing. All the materials are similar to the original, not just a single plastic, so that you can fully feel the charm of the engine.
Interior decoration
Imagine the difference between soft leather seats and hard plastic seats, and you will understand the rigor and meticulousness of mid-to high-end models. There is also the independent design of seat belts, the digital depiction of dashboard and handbrake, and the carpet flannel in the car, which are also the basic configurations of mid-to high-end models. Sometimes, you will find that the name and brand of the car will be engraved under the door, which makes people feel the joy of discovery constantly.
Intransitive verbs tires and wheels
This is also the most easily overlooked detail by enthusiasts. The tire and wheel hub design of high-end products is naturally striving for perfection, all kinds of disc brakes, wheel hub trademarks, tire fine lines and so on. Some products even use tire materials as model tires, and they can be disassembled and replaced.
Roman numeral 7. Additional
I didn't expect the original car model to have accessories. Mid-to-high-end car models will be equipped with a plastic accessory for opening the door, and sometimes different models will have different accessories. For example, some products are equipped with spare tires, some products are equipped with performance boxes, and some high-end police cars are equipped with small proportion of firearms and handcuffs. ....................................................................................................................................